STEVEN
​JAMES

Freelance Editor and Fiction Writer | Novelist

Biography

Steven James is the critically acclaimed, national bestselling author of seventeen novels. With a Master’s Degree in Storytelling, he has taught writing around the world. His work has been optioned by ABC Studios and praised by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, the New York Journal of Books, and many others. He’s a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest and the author of the groundbreaking , award-winning books Story Trumps Structure and Troubleshooting Your Novel, both from Writer’s Digest Books. When he’s not working on his next book, he teaches novel writing intensives and master classes throughout the country. 

WORKSHOP

Suspense Essentials: Secrets to Tapping Into Tension Whatever Genre You Write​

​Every story can be improved by increasing the suspense, tightening the tension and ratcheting up the action. This in-depth seminar will help you improve your story by pacing the promises that you make and connecting emotionally with your reader. We’ll explore the differences between suspense and conflict, and cover the four ingredients necessary for suspense in your story that will both surprise and satisfy the most discerning readers.

​​1:1 Appointments

In order to make the most of your 1:1 appointment, we recommend that you carefully review the faculty member's areas of expertise, needs, and requests, and identify those best suited for your goals as a writer. ​​​​​​​

Area of expertise: Fiction, especially YA, suspense, mystery and thriller.
Not Interested in: Acquiring work (I'm not a publisher or agent, but an author).